The planned facility will be AstraZeneca’s first end-to-end antibody drug conjugates (ADC) production site, fully incorporating all steps of the manufacturing process at a commercial scale.

“Singapore is one of the world’s most attractive countries for investment given its reputation for excellence in complex manufacturing, and I am excited for AstraZeneca to locate our USD 1.5 billion ADC manufacturing facility in the country,” says Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca.

As part of AstraZeneca’s commitment to driving sustainability in healthcare, the company will work with Singapore’s government and other partners on green solutions for the ADC facility, it states.

AstraZeneca aims to begin design and construction of the manufacturing facility by the end of 2024, with targeted operational readiness from 2029.

Photo of Pascal Soriot: AstraZeneca